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Moroccans received 606,000 Schengen visas in 2024 amid 20% refusal rate

Morocco secured over 606,000 Schengen visas from European Union countries in 2024, with a refusal rate of approximately 20%, according to Minister of Foreign Affairs Nasser Bourita. This marks a significant milestone in visa issuance, reflecting improved Morocco-EU relations. France leads in visa issuance France......

Türkiye warns Israel against exploiting Syria's instability

Türkiye has issued a stern warning to Israel and other foreign actors, cautioning against exploiting the fragile post-Assad landscape in Syria. Speaking in an interview with broadcaster NTV, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan emphasized Türkiye's commitment to preserving Syria’s unity and......

Schengen at 40: Challenges and transformations for Europe's border-free zone

Four decades ago, a small town in Luxembourg became the birthplace of one of the world’s most ambitious border-free initiatives—the Schengen Agreement. Signed on June 14, 1985, by five European countries, the agreement sought to dismantle internal border checks and enable seamless travel......

Morocco ranks fourth globally for Schengen visa applications in 2024

Morocco has secured the fourth position worldwide for Schengen visa applications in 2024, following only China, India, and Turkey in the global ranking, according to recent data. SchengenVisaInfo reveals that 11,716,723 Schengen visa applications were submitted to EU countries in 2024, marking a 13.5%......

Urgent call for UK nationals in Spain to exchange residency cards

The UK Embassy in Madrid has intensified its appeal to British residents in Spain, urging them to replace their green EU residency certificates with Tarjetas de Identidad de Extranjero (TIEs). In a recent statement, the embassy emphasized that failure to make this exchange could result in individuals......

Understanding the consequences of overstaying your 90-day limit in Spain

Visitors from non-EU countries face strict regulations when staying in Spain, particularly the 90-day rule. This regulation allows visitors to remain in Spain for a maximum of 90 days within a 180-day period. As of January 2021, this rule applies to UK nationals as well. The 90-day limit affects non-EU......

Simplified Schengen visa renewals: New procedures introduced by BLS Rabat

Starting February 24, BLS Rabat will implement a streamlined process for renewing Schengen visas, introducing a no-appointment system for eligible applicants. This initiative aims to simplify administrative procedures and enhance accessibility for visa renewal services. Renewing one-year Schengen visas Holders......

Romania and Bulgaria Join the Schengen Zone After 13 Years

Romania and Bulgaria have officially joined the Schengen Area, ending a 13-year wait and expanding the borderless zone to 29 members. This expansion follows a significant change in stance by Austria and other members, who had previously objected to the two Eastern European countries joining due to concerns......

Moroccan Foreign Minister Tackles Schengen Visa Appointment Exploitation

Morocco's Ministry of Foreign Affairs is stepping up its efforts to combat the rising issue of illegal intermediaries exploiting the Schengen visa appointment process. Many Moroccans seeking to travel to Europe face significant financial strain as they are forced to rely on these intermediaries to......